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The Legacy Of A Godly Home Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jul 26, 2016

Jonadab provides an example of a father who left a spiritual legacy that lasted generations, even though he lived in times of political and spiritual decline.

It happened somewhere between my 40th birthday and the birth of our first grandchild. I started thinking about our family’s legacy. What can we do to ensure that the next generation continues in the faith? What can we do to build a strong legacy of Christian commitment? We have been ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 35:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The God Who Is Jealous Series

Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Jul 21, 2009

God is not jealous as we so often are - his jealousy is a reflection of his love.

The God Who Is Jealous Nahum 1:1-15 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI July 19, 2009 Series: Little Letters – the Forgotten Wisdom of the Bible. “God is love.” So says the apostle John in 1 John 4:8. We know that God is love because he has demonstrated it through the cross. We know that God is the ...read more

Scripture: Nahum 1:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Family Is Divine In Origin. Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on May 2, 2013

For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh’? So they are no longer two, but one flesh. What therefore God has joined together let no man separate.” (Matthew 19:1-6).

The Bible teaches that the institution of family is of divine origin and purpose. It also provides guidelines for good relations within the family. A commitment to the divine principles provides today’s best hope for the recovery of family life. Marriage is a divine institution, ordained and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"God's Waiting Room"

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 30, 2013

Patience is often defined in the Bible as longsuffering. Patience is an attitude of the heart. It is a virtue and in the eyes of God it is very valuable. He wants all of His children to have it.

“God’s Waiting Room” James 5:7-12 About ten years ago I had the bright idea that I would play football with a group of teenagers from the church. Tackle football. One of the first times that I got the ball 3 of them came up to me and grabbed me by my left arm and began to swing ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Looking For What Divides Us

Contributed by Pedro Trinidad on Oct 14, 2019

The world and the church can easily get caught up in the negative news of the day...

Current Events Are Meant to Divide Us TED Talk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2RCT6Li4UQ “We don’t want people to think, we want people to feel” - Eric Bischoff. Professional Wrestler - doesn’t matter if you are hated or loved as long as the people are passionate about it. WWF/E - Wrestle ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Ministry Of Signs And Wonders

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Apr 8, 2019

Jesus said the supernatural Signs and Wonders are to “accompany those who believe” (Mark 16:17a NIV), and they should be fully understood by every Christian that they are to accompany them wherever they are.

Many within the church believe that after the Apostles died and their writings were collected in the New Testament, the place of Signs and Wonders in evangelism has passed, and Christians should not pursue them today. This does not mean miracles don't happen. It just says they are not the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-8, Mark 16:17, 1 Corinthians 2:4, Acts 13:7-12, Exodus 4:1-6, John 10:38, John 15:22-25, Luke 7:18-23, Acts 2:22, Hebrews 2:3-4, Hebrews 13:7-8, John 14:11, Matthew 28:18-20, Revelation 12:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hosea Chapter 12 Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 18, 2013

Hosea compares Israel and Judah to their ancestor Jacob

Hosea 12 [NLT] July 17, 2013 Oak Park Baptist Church – Wed Bible Study Series Hosea Bible Study A Study of the Minor Prophets Hosea (750-725 BC) HOSEA to Israel (Northern Kingdom) God is angry at the nation because they have turned away from Him and turned TOWARD idols and idolatrous worship ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 12:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord's Patience On The Guilty

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 13, 2015

To show that the LORD JESUS is slow to anger, forgives the repentant and punishes the guilty.

I. EXORDIUM: Is the LORD good to you? Yes. Always and forever. Psalms 16:2 (Amplified Bible) I say to the Lord, You are my Lord; I have no good beside or beyond You. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that the LORD JESUS is slow to anger, forgives the ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Family Matters Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 25, 2018

It's time to turn the family back to Jesus.

FAMILY MATTERS Text: Col. 3:18-21 Introduction 1. Illustration: When a national random sample of 1,000 adults was asked about the morality of eight family-related behaviors, large majorities of the public claimed that five of those behaviors are acceptable either because they are "morally ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18-22

Denomination: Methodist

The Purging Winds

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Oct 8, 2016

When hurricanes or disasters strike we are reminded that we are frail and that we must build on the rock, Jesus, to survive.

The Purging Winds Capt. Kelly Durant 10-9-16 Matthew 7:24 Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock:25 And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-28

Denomination: Salvation Army

Thanksgiving - The Fields Are Ripe

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Oct 11, 2020

We need to go beyond being thankful for the blessings we have received this thanksgiving and share with the lost of this world what it is like to be a child of God who has every spiritual blessing in Jesus! The fields are truly ripe!

Thanksgiving – The Fields are Ripe Psalms 138 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 As thanksgiving approaches my mouth begins to water and stomach growl as I think about all the mashed potatoes, turkey, stuffing, carrots, dressing and turnip smothered in gravy ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Observations After The September 11, 2001 Terrorist Attacks

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Oct 27, 2020

This sermon was preached the Sunday morning after the 9/11 attack.

These are the times that try men's souls: The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of his country; but he that stands it now, deserves the love and thanks of man and woman. Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered; yet we have this ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 25:1-11, Hosea 11:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Love Is

Contributed by Darian Catron on Feb 10, 2021

What is love? How will I know love when I see it? Is it just something I feel inside? Is it just a word we say? What the World says about love and what the Word says about love are two very different ideas.

INTRODUCTION: Illustration/Story/Quote/Statistic- One of my main languages is music, so I’m going to be quoting some popular songs of my era that talk about love this morning since it is, after-all, Valentine’s Day. I hope you don’t mind. In the popular 80s song by the group Foreigner, the lead ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:16-18, 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Family Relatioships

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 13, 2021

This passage of scripture follows the one that spoke of what we should PUT ON and PUT OFF in our Christian lives. There are some things that are in our spiritual wardrobe, that are unbecoming to us to wear as Christians.

Illus: It is unbecoming for any man to wear a pair of orange pants with green stripes, and a purple shirt with polka dots. If a man insists on wearing such an outfit, people are going to laugh at him behind his back. Today a lot of folks are laughing behind the backs of some Christians. Paul ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Jealous Of The Wicked?

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jun 4, 2022

The following sermon is going to review how trust, faith, fellowship and seeing through the lens of eternity God has placed within one's heart is the key to feeling unspeakable joy even in the sight of the prosperity of the wicked.

Jealous of the Prosperity of the Wicked? Psalms 37:1-11 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 The book of Psalms deals with some of the most perplexing issues we face such as “life and death, wisdom and folly, reward, and punishment” but one of the most difficult ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-11

Denomination: Baptist